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Austrian Chancellor Schallenberg to step down as his predecessor Kurz retires from politics
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Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg has said he will step down from the role, hours after his predecessor retired from politics.
Sebastian Kurz had announced earlier on Thursday that he would no longer be the leader of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).
Kurz had led the ruling conservative party since 2017 but resigned as chancellor two months ago amid corruption allegations.
Schallenberg stated he would also step down from the role when a new party leader was chosen.
"I have great respect
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